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The Portland daily press., 1887-01-13
An innocent Man Hanged.

Some few months ago their was great in
terest felt in the case of Robert Evan
Sproule, native of Maine, who was tried
for murder in British Columbia and after a
short trial found guilty and sentenced to be
hanged. His conviction was had purely up
on circumstantial evidence After conyic-
ton certain legal objections wereI raised, one
being that the court which tried him had no
jurisdiction. The provincial supreme court
refused this objection and the case came be-
fore the full bench of the supreme court at
Ottawa, when the objection was held to be
good and the discharge of the accused was
ordered Internationally.
This order the sheriff refused to recog-
nize, and on the 2Sth of September last,
Sproule was executed in spite of the pro-
testation Of Secretary Bayard. Since then
certain evidence has come to light which
proves conclusively that Sproule was inno-
cent, and large number of affidavits to
this effect have been furnished. Frank
Sproule, brother of the deceased and admin
istrater of his estate, has begun suit at OF
tawa against the province Of British Column
bia for the sum Of $4,000 damages on
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-13

The Willis Chautauqua Circle will meet
this evening with Miss Dora Moulton, No. 8
Hill street.
The Samaritan Association will meet this
afternoon with Mrs A. S. Mitchell, at 294
Cumberland street.
w. III. Plummer has been appointed special
deputy sheriff in attendance on the courts by
Sheriff Webb.
Mr.. George M. How, sadgSnist at Masonic
Hall, is quite 1>at the Durant House, Con-
gress street,
The United States MarshaPs sale of
wreckage from the Annie G. Mcguire will
foot up to a total Of about $1,000.
@. b. Saunders, member of the Bluff
Cottage Association, gave supper compli-
mentary to Mr.. Fowler of the steamer
Sarmatian, at G. ID. Robinson's, last evening.
E. B. Gray, Adjutant General to the Com
mander-in-chief of the Grand Army, orders
that national department and post flags,
badges and all insignia of the G. A. r. be
draped in mourning for thirty days.
1t is reported that the fire underwriters are
collecting evidence against parties who are
suspected of having had something to do
in year. 1t looks as If the city reward of
$1,000 might be secured by them.
r. w. Sargent & Son Of Kittery have 1888
birds on exhibition at the first annual poul-
try show of the Granite State Pet Stock and
Poultry Association at Concord, N. III. They
also make a good show Of black and white
Minorcas.
BY invitation of Sheriff Webb, the retir-
ing and present Boards of County Commits
sioners, the County Treasurer and Marshal
Hawkes. dined with him Tuesday and en-
joyed the excellent menu. They had a
delightful time.
Three men in sleigh were run into by
Portland 81 Rochester freight train at Forest
avenue crossing Tuesday evening. The flag
man warned them of the trains approach
and protested against their crossing the
track. The sleigh was overturned and the
men thrown out, but without hurt or dam
age. The horse ran away and the men
walked back to town.
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-13
STORIES FROM THE STATE.
ARGUMENTUM AID HoMINEM.
lRockland Courier-Gazette


A rather amusing incident occurred at a
recent session of our county court. One of
our rising and Woodworking young lawyers
was appointed for the defence in criminal
case, which by the way was rather des-
perate one, the testimony against the de-
PENDANT being Of the most direct and GRIM
mating nature. The young lawyer made a
strong fight considering the odds against
him, and in his plea spoke of the youth of the
prisoner. hoping thereby to excite the SYM
pathy of the. jurors He dwelt upon the
horrors of prison life, the evil companions
and sinful associations that awaited the de-
PENDANT there, and closed with the following
eloquent outburst:
Gentlemen, you know what awaits him
there; you know the wicked associations
that will tend to contaminate him within
those grim walls. | need not rehearse what
is in store for him if found guilty. You
kno,c, for you haze all been there"
The judge smiled, the. jury tried to look
unconcerned, and the sheriff tapped on his
desk and called for order in the court.
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-13
OvERCOATS.
SUITS AND PANTS.

Our stock is MUCH too large, and we know from
experience, that there is only way to reduce it
namely, to make LOW PRICES.
Many of the goods we are offering at this sale we
cannot duplicate; the mills will make no more of
these patterns. Sizes of Suits, Overcoats, and
PantaIoons are broken somewhat, that we find it
Impossible to fit every one each lot, and are
willing to make LARGE LOSS in order to RE-
DUCE THE STOCK, and give our patrons more
than their moneys worth.
We call especial attention to the fact that we
have some Special Bargains for LARGE MEN,
measuring 42 and so inches, breast or waist, in
SUITS, OvERC0ATS, PANTS or VESTS.
Vests, or Black Doeskn Pants, will find in as
sortment some extra good values. We have, of
course, closed out many small lots since we started
THIS SALE, but have made others; and OBJ
ject is being constantly gained and we giving
the best of satisfaction every day. Look at some Of
the prices which
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-13
Meeting of Creditors.

A meeting of the creditors of A. b. Butler,
dry goods, was held at his store yesterday
Mr.. b. ID. Verrill appeared for the firm, and
Hon. j. A. Locke for Boston creditor. The
assets were announced as about $4,000 and
the liabilities $4,000. The liabilities are
to Portland & Bost'n parties. A. Little &
Co. are the principal and heaviest creditors
in this city their claim exceeding $4,000. No
direct offer was made by Mr.. Butler but it
was stated that he expected brother-in-
law to endorse for him, and the meeting adj
iourned to await an offer from Mr.. Butler.
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-13
TELL THE STORY:

BOYS OYERCOAIS for $I.OO
each, sizes for Boys 4 to 10 years,
are very durable for low priced
Overc0at, and the regular retail
price of them is $500.
Excellent bargains in All Wool
Overc0ats for Boys 4 to III years,
and only $500 each, marked
down from $500.
Boys All Wool Overc0ats $500.
marked down from $I2.OO.
Young Mems nice All Wool
Scotch Suits in Fancy Mixtures,
Single and Double Breasted, only
$1,000 per Suit, marked down
from $500 and $500.
Mems Winter 0vercOats at $3.50
and $500, former price $500
and $500.
Consolidated lots Mems and
Young Mems All Wool Overc0ats,
at $500, $1,000, $1,000 and
$500. These are remarkable
bargains for the money and any
one i'm need of a good Overc0at for
a little money should not fail to
call ank see them.
Mems All Wool Canada Gray
Pants, $l.25.
THE LOWEST PRICES EVER
NAMED ON THESE GOODS.
Leather Jackets, $500.
Mems Refers, $500 and SIS 90.
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-13

At the meeting of the directors of the First
National Bank, held yesterday morning, Mr..
ii. j. Libby was reelected president. The
rest of the organization was not completed,
but probably will be in the course of week.
There is talk of electing vice president, and
of enlarging some of the departments, which
will bring about some changes in the duties
of those presiding over them.
At the Canal Bank new clerkship has
been established and the duties of collection
clerk and messenger, which have been con-
solidated, will be separate in the future.
Mr. Noyes, it is reported, the former messen-
ger of the First National, will be the colec-
ton clerk of the Canal.
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-13

WuTFeH otFeet 0et0eT, OetlUees M0Illt0leIt d1ld
adams Streets.
Beginning at point in centre of Warren street,
distant sOutherly SO feet from the southerly line
of Monument street; thence southerly through
centre Of Warren street, distance OF GOA feet
to sewer in Adams street.
Tue sewer is of 10 inch cement pipe for the first
584 feet, then 20 feet of 12-nch cement pipe laid
z feet deep at point Of beginning, feet 5295
feet from point OF beginning, and feet at termi-
nus
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-13

account of the illegal hanging Of the accused
Eminent counsel have been engaged, and 1t
appears as though the attorney general and
the sheriff of that province will soon regret
the hasty and cold-blooded action then
taken.
One strange thing in connection with the
case is that on the very day that Sproule was
executed a gentleman residing in Boston died
bequeathing him $4,000 This fact was
made known to the prisoner just before he
went on to the gallows. The mine which
Spronle owned was recently sold for $4,000.
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-13
PeriIous Trip of the PoIynesian.

The Allan steamship Polynesian, from
Liverpool for Portland, arrived at Halifax
Tuesday evening, after tempestuous pas
sage OF thirteen days. A succession of vio-
lent westerly gales were encountered, and
for eleven days of the thirteen she was al
most continually swept by the sea. At
times no Roadway whatever could be made.
the ships bow being turned to the gale,
while the engines were run at full speed to
prevent her being driven back. On one day
only so miles were made The deck-house
and gear were slightly damaged and the
vessel was encased In ice.
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-13

A young lad named Hatch who resides on
Mayo street. while coasting on that street
yesterday, ran into sleigh belonging to Mr..
Shaw, and was badly cut on the leg and
head.
Eddie Knowlton, son of Captain Howard
Knowlton, was also somewhat hurt yester-
day while coasting.
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-13
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate In
this county have been recorded at the Regis
try of Deeds
Scarboro-Themas ID. GunnIson to Henry Gun
nison, land, 81.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT j. STUDIOS TO William w
Richards, land, 81 and other consideration
Casco-Oliver X. Cook to Star Match COMPANY
land, 81 and other consideration.
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-13
Visiting Insurance Agents

A number of insurance agents were in this
city yesterday, stopping at the Preble and
Faimonth Hotels. We were informed that
their visit had no other significance than
that they represented number of com
panies who were interested in several of the
late fires that had taken place in this State
of late and happened to be here at the same
time,
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-13
A Pleasant Meeting.

The Young Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union celebrated its first anniversary
by accepting the invitation of the president,
Miss Gertrude Stevens of Stroudwater to
spend the evening with her. The "Y's,"
with honorary members and invited guests
to the number of forty, went out in Fernald
& Sawyer's big sleigh Comet drawn by four
spirited horses. The evening was spent
very pleasantly.
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-13
Detective True,s New Quarters.

Mr.. Ira True, the well known detective, is
evidently prospecting. He has lately moved
into new quarters in the Merchants Bank
building, which he has fitted up in excellent
shape He now occupies a commodious
suite composed of private office, general Of
flee, and very large sleeping apartment ar
ranged to accommodate several assistants.
These evidences of the public appreciation
of his services are very gratifying
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-13
WASHINGTON S. ). COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE HASKELL.
llReported for the Press.l

III V1tH1 q NIIVfE IiAbhELL.
lLReported for the Press.l
- MAcHIAs, Jan, 8.
The case Of CUNNINGHAM VS. Cole accounted the
entlre day, and was submitted to the jury few
moments before O'Clock. In about an hour a
sealed verdict was returned
James Twomey of Whiting was today ad-
mitted citizen
There is an unusually large amount of business
before the grand jury at this term, and 1t is not
expected that that body viii complete its labors
before Tuesday.
MACHIAs, Jan. 10.
In the case Of Miranda Z. Cunningham vs.
Abitha ID. Cole, the verdict was for the defend
ant
William Longfellow ct ais. VS.. Mary E. Rowe.
An action Of trespass. On trial.
John f. Lynch. A. McNichol
Venlres were issued today for fifteen additional
jurors for the criminal business of the term.
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-13
Out Of the Fire
Tormented with Salt Rheum-Cured b

Tormented with Salt Rheum-Cured by
Hoods snrsapariIIa.
Only those who have suffered from salt rheum
in the worst form, can know the agonies caused
by this dreadful disease. Hoods Sarsaparilla has
had remarkable success IN curing salt rheum, as
wellas all affections of the blood.
81 owe the same gratitude to Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla that one would to his rescuer from burning
building. was tOrmented with salt rheum and
had to leave off work altogether, My face, about
the eyes, would be swollen and scabbed my
hands and part OF my body would be raw sores
for weeks at time, my flesh would seem so rotten
that could roll pieces from between my fingers
as large as pea. One physician called 1t
TYPE POISON
and gave me medicine acco rdingly; but salt
rheum cannot be cured in that way, 1 assure you.
Finally bought bottle of Hoods Sarsaparilla
1t helped me so much that 1 took a second and
third bottle, and was entirely cured. / have not
been troubled with salt rheum since. l also used
HOODS Olive Ointment on the places affected 1t
stops the burning and itching sensation immedi-
ately. will recommend Hoods SarSaparilla not
only for salt rheum, but for hum0rs of all kinds
loss OF appetite, and that 'al gone feeling so
often experienced by everyone" A. ID. ROBBINS,
Hagcr Street. Jamaica Plain, Mass,
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for SIS. Prepared
by CT HOOD g. CO., Apothecaries, Lowell,
100 Doses One Dollar
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-13
DEATHS.

In this city, Jan. IL. Isaac G. Irish, aged 50
years.
Funeral from his late residence, No. Al Branl-
hall street, on Thursday afternoon, at 3 O'clock.
In Providence, X. l., Jan. TO- Frank NJ. Ordway
formerly of this city.
III Brunswick, Jan. 7, Miss Lavinia Stevens,
aged "a years.
In Livermore, Jan. 5. Alfred l.. Riggs, aged
81 years.
In Saco Jan. Z, Sallie Libby, aged 81 years.
In Bddeford. Jan. 8, Willie ROYAL son of VIM.
L. and Mrs. Abbie K. Pillsbury, aged Ia years.
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-13
These Three MEN

Have seen some of our Bargains and convinced
that MORE and BETTER goods can be had at this
great sale than anywhere else.
In month of January in ten years past have
had such trade as we have had during the past
week, since we started this MARK DOWN SALE,
and we say with all truthfuIness that never
had such bargains in
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-13
Portland darbor.

The House committee on rivers and har-
Dors yesterday decided to increase the APP
preparation for the improvement of the har-
Dor at Portland, Maine, from $4,000 to $685.
900.
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-13
MARRIAGES.

In Nonidgewock Jan. 8. Willard S TAYLOR OF
Norridgewock and Miss Roxie A. Blaisdel of
Mercer.
In Oakland, Jan. /, Robert G. Henderson and
Miss Flora A. Frederic.
In Windsor, Jan. g. Isaiah H. Pierce and Miss
Lottie H. Hewitt.
In Wayne. Jan. /, Frank l.. Sanborn of Win
throp and Miss Eva Smith of Readfeld
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-13
Deputy sherIffs in Lincoln County.

No. BooTIIBAY, Jan. TO- 1887.
The following are the appointments of
deputy sheriffs for Lincoln county for 1878:
Seth Patterson, deputy and jailer, Wiscasset
Chas. Il. Choate, No. Whitefield.
A. w. Glidden, Newcastle.
Morrill, GliddeD Somerylle
Geo. w. Ellis, Bristol Post Office, Pemaquid
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-13
SEWER ASSESSMENTS.
Cherry and Hemloels Streets lseper.

Beginning at point in the centre of Hemlock
street distant 80 feet southerly and 40 feet north
erly respectively from manhole In the centre Of
Hemlock street on the centre line Of Cherry street
produced thereto; thence running 80 feet north
erly and 40 feet southerly to said manhole thence
westerly through Hemlock and the centre Of
Cherry streets 1908 feet to a manhole opposite
street number 81 thence nOrtherly through land
of Anna L. Jones ct al 80 feet to a manbole on the
old drain from Lowell to Burnham street. Total
length 56O.5 feet
The sewer Is Of 10 in cement pipe in Hemlock,
and tie first section Of 3605 feet IN Cherry street,
the remainder Of 12 In. cement pipe, laid 8 feet
deep at the Heml0ck street manh0le and to a
point In Cherry street 140 feet distant therefrom
6.S feet at the lower manhOle aud feet at term
mus.
Cost OF sewer. ...... $500. S425.24
Ctty'S proportion. 14l.1o
90 80
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-13
MUNICIPAL COURT.
BRIEF JoTTINCS.

BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.
WEDNEsDAY.-Thomas OConnor; search and
seizure; fined 500 and costs; appealed.
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-13
In BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN,
est s' GE S1'S G. BURGESS, City Clerk.
CITY OF PORTLAND,
City Clerk IS ONCE, Jan. 4, 1873

City Clerks ONCE, Jan. 4, 1871
Notice is hereby given, that a hearing viii be
giving to all persons interested in the matter OF
assessments on sewers constructed during the
year 1886, on Monday, the seventh day OF Feb
ruary, A.. ID. 1887, at 7.30 O'Clock p. m, BY the
Mayor and Aldermen, at their room. City Building,
In accordance with the above report and order,
which are made part Of this notice.
BY order Of the Mayor and Aldermen.
GEO. Q. BURGESS, City Clerk.
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ROOMS.

"ANTED-A gentleman wants furnished
w room, heated with steam, near the City
Hotel. Address o. s., Press once. 121
DOOMs TO LET-Furnished:o unfinished
HI at No. 60 FREE STREET. AZ
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-13

The Methodist Society in East Machias,
through the efforts of Mrs. B. Pope of Bos-
ton, has received an elegant Pulpit Bible
from the Methodist Book Concern, and also
so new Hymnals. a New Years gift from the
family of the late Hon. M. j. Talbot. The
church is neatly furnished A pulpit set
from Paine's furniture mandatory has late
ly been procured
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-13

Mems Good All Wool Suits,
never sold for less than $1,000
during October, November and
December. i'm either Sack or
Frock, sizes 81 to AZ, only 5000
per Suit.
IS Mems genuine Sawyer CASH
mere Suits, i'm Sacks and Fr0cks,
handsome and reliable Black and
White Mixtures, i'm all sizes, at
only $500 per Suit, marked
down from $4,000.
Mems Fine Black English Whip
cord Suits, cut Sack, best $4,000
Suit we have sold the past year,
now only $1,000 per Suit.
Consolidated lot of Mems and
Young Mems Fine Wool Suits,
our very best grades, at $1,000
and $500. Some of these Suits
are actually HALF PRICE AND
LESS. Small men will find some
of the Best Wearing Goods at the
price of cheap materials.
About $500 Pairs of Mems and
Young Mems Fine ALI Wool Pants
at $3.50, $500, $3.50 and $500.
About HALF PRICE.
Extra Quality GENTS FINE
OVERCOATS i'm Black and Ok
ford Mixtures, at $500, $4,000
and $1,000; also in Fine Blue
and Brown Chinchilla and Ker-
sey Beaver.
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-13

Grant Street Selcer betsoeen Weymouth and Grove
Streets.
Beginning at a point in centre of Grant street
distant easterly 179 feet from easterly line of
Weymouth ST.. thence easterly through centre OF
Grant street 512.5 feet 10 sewer In Grove street.
Tots length 512.5 feet.
Sewer is Of 10 IN. cement pipe laid 2 feet deep
at point OF beginning, feet 1927 % feet from point
Of beginning feet 3S75 feet from point Of begin
ming and TT feet at terminus.
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-13
CITY ADVERTISEMENT
CITY OF PORTLAND.
Sewer Assessments.
Report Of The Committee on Drains and Sewers.

Report Of The Committee on Drains and Sewers.
INBoARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN
January 3, 1887.
FIrHE Committee on Drains and Sewers, having
Il estimated and assessed upon such lots and
parcels Of land as are benefited by the sewers
constructed during the year 1886, and enum-
Grated In the report of the City Civil Engineer
accompanying this, such sums not exceeding
such benefits as we consider lust and equltabe
hereby respectfully submit the same for the ac-
ton OF the Mayor and Aldermen,
GEO. w. BEALE,
Chairman OF Committee on Drains and Sewers.
Read and accepted.
Attest, GEO. q. BURGESS, City Clerk.
In BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN
January 3, 1887.
Upon the report Of the Committee on Drains
and Sewers, regarding the assessments on Sewers
constructed during the year 1886, II Is hereby
ordered, that the City Clerk give notice that a
hearing will be given upon the subject matter Of
said assessments on Monday, the 7th day of Feb
ruary A. ID. 1887, at 7.30 p. m. at the room of
the Mayor and Alderman, City Building, by this
Board.
Read and passed.
Attest GEO. c. BURGESS, City Clerk.
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-13

Grant Street Selcer, betlceen Melten and State
Streets.
Beginning at point in centre Of Grant street
distant easterly 292 feet from the east line Of
Mellen street; thence westerly through centre Of
Grant street 322 feet to sewer in Mellen street.
Total length 1922 feet.
Sewer is Of IL in. cement pipe laid rs feet below
grade of street at point of beginning and 845 feet
at terminus.
Cost of sewer. S33148
Citys proportion. 11O.49
Sum to be assessed. $4,000
Area assessed, Al, 500 SO. #.
Rate per 100 so. IT,. S0.46 52-10O
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-13

Pine Street SeTer, bet1ceen Western, Promenade
and Pdu0ln Street.
Beginning at a point In centre Of Pine street.
distant easterly 30 feet from the east line OF the
Western Promenade; thence easterly through
sewer In Pine street. which 1t enters as feet east
of east line OF Vaughan street. Total length, $50
feet
Sewer is OF IL In. cement pipe laid feet deep
at point of beginning feet at centre of Chadwick
street. and z feet at terminus.
Cost of sewer.
Cffvte nr0n
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-13

LOST AND FOUND.
II OsT-On Congress St., between Franklin and
IL High Sts., a white brocade silk handkerchief
The finder win be rewarded by leaving 1t at THIS
OFFICE. 1O-1
hog LOsT-A small Pug Dog with collar
IL marked Pedro; strayed away Wednesday
Federal street and receive reward. O. ID. ALEX
AMBER. I'll
TNOUND-Anearr ring that the lady lost Monday
III night near the Canal Bank. Can be had BY
applying to CAPT. j. I. STERLING, OF the Star
line Steamers Franklin Wharf 81
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TRAVELLING SALESMAN WANTED.

ITO sell rubbers to boot and shoe and general
Il stores In this section. Permanent position
to right kind OF a man. Please state experience
and give references.
SAGE & CO., 81 Pearl St., Boston.
jan12 div
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-13
KENNEBEc COUNTY.

The sad news has reached Augusta that
Mr.. VIII 0. Rogers, who read law in the
office of Baker & Baker, of that city, had been
dangerously shot in the hip in a Nebraska
town where he was stopping. 1t has been
some two years since he left Augusta His
been ascertained what occasioned the shoot
Inc
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-13

Neal street; thence easterly through centre Of
West street 1913 feet to old sewer In West street.
Total length, 1913 feet
Sewer Is OF IL in. cement pipe laid feet deep
throughout
Cost OF sewer. .....sl49.4O
Area assessed, 1926 50. II.
Rate per 100 So it,, $3.50 4-10, same as
old qqVar
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-13

Taylor Street Selcer Ertensi0u:
Beginning at point In the centre of TAYLOR
street distant westerly 1895 feet from west line
OF May street; thence easterly through centre OF
TayOr street 100 feet to old sewer In Taylor
street. Toal length 100 feet.
throughout.
Cost OF sewer. SS401
Area assessed, Is 1878 SO. IT.
Rate per 100 So. it,, so.41 77-1oo, same as
old sewer.